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Decision And Action

How to decide is a process in itself, however, what you are deciding is an even greater task. Simple daily actions such as when to eat, shower, or go to sleep are involuntary thus this decision making doesn't even need to be taken into consideration. These actions are all also only affecting oneself so the consequences aren't as large in the greater scheme of things. Deciding however on which college to attend, a career choice, or financial situation tend to be much more difficult due to the weight they have on your future. "Fear, lack of knowledge, confusion, and conflict of values block us from deciding." (P. 321) I agree that each one of these examples hinder the process of our decision making. If you do not know what you are dealing with and make a rash choice you could end up jeopardizing way more then the immediate. Decision making in my opinion is a difficult task. Being satisfied in the decision, making sure you are not wrongfully affecting others, and dealing with your personal emotions play an influential part in how you decide. So is it possible to pick the "right" choice? And in the end are we making the decisions on our own? I do not believe it is ever possible to make a selfish decision instantly but time and passion, however, allow us to realize what is needed in order to take action.

Considering goals, alternatives, and possible outcomes of each alternative is said on page 321 to be easily achieved through a three step process. This process consists of "stating a goal, listing the alternatives, and describing the probable outcomes." I do not feel this is effective because giving a situation you do not have the time to list each step and sometimes it is unnecessary to consider all of the above to come to a conclusion. For example in the court system if everything was figured out in a three step process the world would not need a jury, a judge, or lawyers. There isn't anything simple about decisions making because everything is so complex through...